Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Dillon First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at 2:00 pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Lake View, SC directed by Cooper Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ford is the daughter of the late Mary (Watson) and Charles Ray Bryant. She was a graduate of Coker College and recently attended her 50th reunion and celebrated with her Coker classmates.

Mrs. Ford worked diligently as a social worker first at the Department of Social Services of Marion and Dillon Counties for a number of years. She then worked at Saint Eugene Medical Center from 1990-2004 as a social worker where she also passionately coordinated a group of volunteers known as ������Ƶ�Helping Hands.������Ƶ� Mrs. Ford was very intentional about meeting the needs of people around her, both in the workplace and in her community.  The remainder of her social work career was completed at the Department of Social Services of Dillon where she retired in 2010. Mrs. Ford went above and beyond the duties of her job at DSS and often spent much of her personal time and resources helping children have access to things like Christmas gifts, school supplies, clothes and opportunities to attend summer camps.

Mrs. Ford was a member of First Baptist Church in Dillon, SC and she faithfully watched each Sunday Service from home once her mobility limited her ability to attend in person.

Mrs. Ford is survived by her husband, Mr. William ������Ƶ�Bill������Ƶ� Jesse Ford Jr.  They were a great team together and enjoyed 51 years of marriage.  She is survived by her son, Jess Ford of Dillon, daughter Marie Ford Rogan (Will) of Summerville, SC and her three grandsons Walt, Ike and Mac Rogan who brought her immeasurable pride and joy.  Other close family members include her sister Ann Nain of Charlotte, NC, her brother Randy Bryant of Mullins, SC, her sisters-in-law, Isla Graham (Art) of Camden, SC, Becky Duke (Jesse) of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Elaine Bryant Hayes of Fayetteville, NC, and brother-in-law Jimmy Renfrow of Lake View, SC.

Mrs. Ford also has a precious group of lifelong friends that came together in early childhood in Mullins, SC, whom named themselves, ������Ƶ�The Hens.������Ƶ� They������Ƶ�ve made a lifetime of memories together and they have always affectionately called Mary Sue ������Ƶ�the Queen������Ƶ� of the group.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Ford was preceded in death by her brother Johnny Bryant of Fayetteville, NC as well as her sister-in-law Florinette Renfrow of Lake View, SC, and brother-in-law, Arleigh Nain of Charlotte, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Dillon First Baptist Church or The Gideons.

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Born on May 15, 1951, in Hemingway, South Carolina, Susan was the daughter of John H. Bartell Sr. and Eleida Altman Bartell. She was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Marion Presbyterian Church, where she faithfully served as an Elder.

Susan pursued her passion for teaching at Coker College and dedicated 40 years to education in Marion School District I. Teaching was her true calling, and she cherished the opportunity to nurture and inspire her students. Beyond the classroom, she was a proud Swamp Fox fan and a loyal supporter of the athletic programs. For many seasons, she could be found running the scoreboard at Marion High School basketball games, cheering her Swamp Foxes every step of the way!

After retirement, Susan continued to pour her heart into the community and friendships. She was an active member of the Marion Azalea Club, the Book Review Club, and the Bridge Club, fondly known as the “Bridgettes” ������Ƶ� who may or may not actually play Bridge. She loved the outdoors, whether tending her yard, bird watching, or enjoying a quick game of monkey in the middle with her family. Time at the beach was among her greatest joys, often with a good book in hand and Jimmy Buffett playing in the background.

Above all, Susan treasured her role as a mother and grandmother, cherishing time spent with her family and proudly following their many activities.

Susan leaves behind a legacy of love that will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Stanley Dean Yarborough Jr. (Donna) of Easley, SC, and Jon Francis Yarborough (Stephanie) of Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren, Hampton Yarborough, Libby Claire Yarborough, Calhoun Yarborough, Russell Yarborough, Harrison Yarborough, and Henry Yarborough; her brother, John H. Bartell Jr (Angela) of Lake City, SC; her nephew, John H. Bartell III; along with many cousins and dear friends.
The family is deeply grateful to McLeod Health Hospice Care, Wayfinder In Home Care, and to very special friends – Esther, Genoveva, Jeanette, Kiki, Lisa, Mary, Queenie, and Shanna – for the kindness, dignity, and care they provided to Susan, as well as the comfort they brought to the entire family.

A graveside service will be held at Indiantown Presbyterian Church (4865 Hemingway Highway, Hemingway, SC 29554) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

The family will receive friends from 2:00������Ƶ�4:00 p.m. at Marion Presbyterian Church (208 South Main Street, ��29571).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to McLeod Health Hospice (1203 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506), Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer (1561 Hwy17 North, Little River, SC 29566) or Marion Presbyterian Church (208 South Main Street, ��29571).

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Receive BA from Coker  in 1973 majoring in Mathematics & Psychology and received MS in Mathematics from Clemson University in 1975

Early career included management science systems analyst for banking industry and math instructor at Francis Marion, Coker and Limestone Universities and SC Governor������Ƶ�s School for Math and Science

Carol started Quality Management Systems in 1985 and has provided statistical consulting and training since that time.

Community engagement:

o President of ������Ƶ Alumni Association

o Served 3 terms on ������Ƶ Alumni Association Board

o Served on ������Ƶ Visitors Board

o Coker Society member

o Helped with construction on Habitat for Humanity homes and served on Board Directors

of Darlington County Habitat for Humanity and acted as Treasurer

o Acted as house team co-captain with her husband  Mike Atkinson on ������Ƶ�Christmas in April������Ƶ� homes

o Co-managed with Mike Atkinson the material acquisition and distribution team for ������Ƶ�Christmas in April������Ƶ� (1 year)

o Worked on house construction for ������Ƶ�Homes for Hartsville������Ƶ�

o Served on Board of Trustees, Administrative Board, Nominations Committee of St. Luke

UMC, Hartsville, SC

o Taught children������Ƶ�s Sunday school class and acted as adult leader of MYF (youth

fellowship) at Highland Park UMC, Florence, SC

o President of Pee Dee Section of ASQ (American Society of Quality)

o Chaired organizational committee for Pee Dee Quality Conference sponsored by ASQ

o Volunteered for ������Ƶ�Each One Teach One������Ƶ� teaching adults to read

o Participated in ������Ƶ�Leadership Pee Dee������Ƶ� and facilitated a group the following year

o Volunteer in support of Blue Ridge Relay

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She married Paul M. Nance of North Myrtle Beach in 1982 and they were happily married until his death in 1999. She never married again.

Mary K. passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at her home in North Myrtle Beach.

She is survived by Paul´s daughter, her step-daughter, Ana Nance, and her step-grandson, Mateo Paul Perez Nance, who reside in Madrid, Spain.

She is also survived by two aunts, sisters of Rosemary Hannell, Jacqueline Davis in Wakarusa, Indiana, and Suzanne Theriault of Bonita Springs, Florida; a cousin, Paul Davis and his wife Janet Davis of Bremen, Indiana; and several more cousins.

She was an active member of the North Myrtle Beach Woman������Ƶ�s Club of 30 plus years, GNO (Girls Night Out), The Bridge Club and was a respected member of the community.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Barefoot Bistro at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.

For memorials in her memory please send to the North Myrtle Beach Woman������Ƶ�s Club for the Domestic Violence Shelter Fund.

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Wilson began her head coaching career at the College of Charleston where she compiled a record of 193 wins to 64 losses over eight years. In 1985, Wilson became the head coach at the University of South Carolina. During her first season with the Lady Gamecocks, she was named the Metro Conference Coach of the Year and repeated that honor in 1991. In 1992, Wilson was named as the USA World Junior Olympic Team Head Coach and led the squad to a silver medal in Seoul, Korea. Over her 12-year career at USC, Wilson led the Lady Gamecocks to six regular season Metro Conference titles and three conference tournament championships. Her teams also made several NCAA tournament appearances and became the first South Carolina school to win two games in the tournament. She left USC as the school������Ƶ�s all-time winningest basketball coach with 219 victories and that record stood until last season when current Gamecock Head Coach Dawn Staley surpassed the mark. Wilson is still the all-time winningest coach at the College of Charleston.

In 1997, Wilson returned to the College of Charleston and retired in 2012. Over her 30-year career, Nancy Wilson is 18^th among NCAA Division I women������Ƶ�s basketball coaches with 542 victories.

Nancy Ransome Wilson resides in Surfside Beach, SC.

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Mrs. Thompson was born November 22, 1950, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Duncan Gamble and Chelsie Russell Gamble. Mrs. Chelsie Anne received a Bachelor������Ƶ�s Degree in psychology from Coker College and retired as a social worker for Williamsburg County. She was a devoted Bridge Club member; an avid reader, ������Ƶ�loved some scoop������Ƶ�, and enjoyed children, the elderly and caring for the less fortunate.

Surviving Mrs. Thompson, are: her son, John Thomas (Anne) Thompson, of Kingstree; grandchildren, John Thomas Thompson, Jr. and Salley Harper Thompson, of Kingstree; step-children, Henry Thompson and Beth (Tony) Martin, both of Lexington; sister-in-law, Sarah Berry Gamble; Niece, Coker Gamble (Alex) Powell; great niece, Sadie Powell; nephew, Thomas Franklin Gamble, all of Spartanburg, SC; and a cousin she loved like a brother, Fred Hodge (Judi) Gamble, of Kingstree.

Close to her, were her other ������Ƶ�Kingstree Boys������Ƶ� she called sons, including, but not limited to: Christopher Robert Hanna, Clayton Wyatt Morris, David Ward Lesesne, Julian David Holliday, Shawn ������Ƶ�Spanky������Ƶ� Patrick, Christopher Dale Kennedy, Shane Russell Stillinger, Justin Morris Kellahan, and Michael Erban Wrenn.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Ellison, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Homer Franklin Gamble.

Her family would like to give special thanks to her friends and caretakers, Johnnie Sheppard and Wendy Altman.

A memorial service celebrating Chelsie Anne������Ƶ�s life will be at 11 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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